Finsbury

Finsbury is a district of central London, England. It was first recorded in 1231, and its name means "Finn's Manor"; in the early 17th century, trees were planted and gravel walks made, and the area became a place for recreation. The parish church of St. Luke's was built from 1732 to 1733, and it had become a residential suburb by the end of the 18th century. In 1832, Finsbury became a parliamentary borough, and Finsbury Park opened in 1857. In 1965, the borough of Finsbury was merged into Islington.